Botafogo FR vs CA Paranaense, Serie A 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Botafogo FR vs CA Paranaense — Serie A at Engenhao.
- Botafogo FR 28 games · 35 pts (2026/26)
- CA Paranaense 28 games · 49 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CR Flamengo | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | SE Palmeiras | 28 | 57 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 28 | 49 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 28 | 48 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 28 | 46 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 28 | 45 |
| 7 | CA Mineiro | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | Santos FC | 27 | 38 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 28 | 38 |
| 10 | RB Bragantino | 27 | 36 |
| 11 | Sao Paulo FC | 27 | 36 |
| 12 | Botafogo FR | 28 | 35 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 28 | 33 |
| 14 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 28 | 32 |
| 15 | Mirassol FC | 28 | 32 |
| 16 | CR Vasco da Gama | 27 | 31 |
| 17 | Gremio FBPA | 28 | 29 |
| 18 | SC Internacional | 28 | 28 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 28 | 23 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 27 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun | CA Paranaense | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jun | Gremio FBPA | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jun | Fluminense FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jun | SC Corinthians Paulista | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 May | CDP Junior FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 May | Club Universitario de Deportes | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun | Botafogo FR | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Jun | CR Flamengo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jun | Criciúma EC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Jun | Fortaleza EC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | SE Palmeiras | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 May | CR Vasco da Gama | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Botafogo FR | CA Paranaense | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #3 |
| 35 | Points | 49 |
| 28 | Played | 28 |
| 9 / 8 / 11 | W / D / L | 14 / 7 / 7 |
| 41 | Scored | 43 |
| 45 | Conceded | 32 |
| -4 | GD | +11 |
| 1.25 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 32% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
18%
Clean Sheets
Botafogo FR this season
Botafogo FR this season
36%
Clean Sheets
CA Paranaense this season
CA Paranaense this season
Botafogo FR are 12th (35 pts). CA Paranaense are 3rd (49 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Botafogo FR
0-15
5/5
16-30
2/4
31-45
4/4
46-60
4/3
61-75
4/3
76+
8/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CA Paranaense
0-15
5/4
16-30
3/4
31-45
5/3
46-60
6/–
61-75
3/3
76+
6/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Botafogo FR
| Danilo dos Santos de Oliveira | 9 G | 2 A |
| Arthur Cabral | 7 G | 1 A |
| Edenilson | 4 G | 2 A |
| Matheus Martins | 4 G |
CA Paranaense
| Kevin Viveros | 18 G | 3 A |
| Stiven Mendoza | 5 G | 1 A |
| Leozinho | 4 G | |
| Julimar | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Botafogo FR kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Kaique Rocha, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' CA Paranaense fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' The travelling CA Paranaense supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' It looks surprising Botafogo FR does not make any changes. Danilo Barbosa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' CA Paranaense come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' CA Paranaense are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' It’s gonna be a card for Erick.
- 47' Botafogo FR are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against CA Paranaense's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Artur Jorge might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 53' The deadlock is broken! Gonzalo Mastriani gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
- 57' Time for substitution for Botafogo FR. Danilo Barbosa is replaced by Luiz Henrique.
- 62' Brazil international Marlon Freitas has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christian, as he is very good at scoring at Engenhao with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 69' The crowd applauds Oscar Romero as he leaves the pitch. Fabiano Rodrigues steps in for Botafogo FR.
- 72' Another change for CA Paranaense made on 72 minute. Tomas Cuello leaves to be changed by Julimar.
- 76' CA Paranaense player sees a card in front of him.
- 81' Botafogo FR currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 82' CA Paranaense make a change. Lucas Esquivel trudges off to be replaced by Mateo Gamarra on 82 minutes.
- 83' CA Paranaense make a change. Gonzalo Mastriani trudges off to be replaced by Pablo Felipe on 83 minutes.
- 85' That is a card for CA Paranaense. Pablo Felipe will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Alex Santana argues furiously but the card stands.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Ze Vitor. He replaces Christian on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Botafogo FR and CA Paranaense share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Botafogo FR Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
-
22
Damian Suarez ↓ Yarlen 69'
- 6
- 12
- 3
- 70
-
17
Marlon Freitas ↓ Gregore 82'
-
5
Danilo Barbosa ↓ Luiz Henrique 57'
- 15
- 33
- 66
Bench
-
26
Gregore ↑ 82'
- 21
- 20
- 8
-
7
Luiz Henrique ↑ 57'
- 1
- 16
- 25
-
77
Diego Hernandez ↑ 82'
- 4
-
67
Yarlen ↑ 69'
-
79
Fabiano Rodrigues ↑ 69'
Coach
Artur Jorge
CA Paranaense Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 44
-
11
Nikao ↓ Alex Santana 90'
- 5
-
28
Tomas Cuello ↓ Julimar 72'
- 29
- 4
- 26
- 88
- 9
-
37
Lucas Esquivel ↓ Mateo Gamarra 82'
- 24
Bench
- 22
- 3
-
92
Pablo Felipe ↑ 83'
-
80
Alex Santana ↑ 90'
- 10
-
20
Julimar ↑ 72'
- 43
- 6
-
15
Mateo Gamarra ↑ 82'
- 7
-
30
Ze Vitor ↑ 90'
- 21
Coach
Cuca
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Felipe | 2 |
| Kevin Viveros | 2 |
| Santiago Rodriguez | 2 |
| Thonny Anderson | 2 |
| Erick | 2 |
| Vitor Roque | 2 |
| Alex Santana | 1 |
| Igor Rabello | 1 |
Head to Head
Botafogo FR Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
Botafogo FR xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
CA Paranaense xG
I would bet for:
Botafogo FR or CA Paranaense 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Botafogo FR or Draw
64%
Draw or CA Paranaense
65%
Botafogo FR or CA Paranaense
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.8%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Botafogo FR
| Handicap | Botafogo FR covers | Push | CA Paranaense covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Botafogo FR keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
CA Paranaense keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

